JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
殺 — kill
- Reading
- サツ・サイ・セツ・ころ.す・\~ごろ.し・そ.ぐ
- Meaning
- kill; murder; butcher; slice off; split; diminish; reduce; spoil
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
殺 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is サツ・サイ・セツ・ころ.す・\~ごろ.し・そ.ぐ and it means kill; murder; butcher; slice off; split; diminish; reduce; spoil. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
殺 appears in everyday japanese words such as 暗殺 (assassination), 殺人 (murder) and 殺す (to kill).
Japanese words containing 殺
Frequently asked questions
What does 殺 mean in Japanese?
殺 means kill; murder; butcher; slice off; split; diminish; reduce; spoil in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 殺 read?
殺 is read サツ・サイ・セツ・ころ.す・\~ごろ.し・そ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 暗殺 and 殺人 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 殺 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 殺 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 殺 in a word?
A common word containing 殺 is 暗殺 (あんさつ) — "assassination". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 殺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 殺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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